Bioactivity | ARC 239 dihydrochloride is a selective α2B/2C adrenoceptor antagonist (pKd values are 5.95, 7.41 and 7.56 at α2A, α2B, and α2C receptors respectively). ARC 239 dihydrochloride binds to CHO cell membranes expressing human recombinant a2A-, a2B- or a2C-adrenoceptor subtypes with pKis of 5.6, 8.4, and 7.08, respectively[1]. |
Name | ARC 239 dihydrochloride |
CAS | 55974-42-0 |
Formula | C24H31Cl2N3O3 |
Molar Mass | 480.43 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
Reference | [1]. M R Corboz, et al. Pharmacological characterization of alpha 2-adrenoceptor-mediated responses in pig nasal mucosa. Auton Autacoid Pharmacol. 2003 Aug;23(4):208-19. |